Summer is almost here (hurry up, would ya?!) and we couldn't be more excited for the warm days ahead. And nothing hits the spot after a good beach day quite like a sweet and spicy margarita. We here at L*SPACE are a lucky team...we get to enjoy Monica's recipes and drink concoctions on the regular, so we're sharing them with you so you can get in on the fun! Pull up a chair and join us in our kitchen, won't you?

Monica has an adventurous spirit, and this translates into her cooking! She's down for anything spicy, so naturally her signature marg has a kick to it in the form of jalapeños and chili salt. It's balanced out by the citrus flavor of fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime. With just agave for sweetener, this cocktail is simple and skinny! Scroll down for the recipe - just in time for Cinco De Mayo!

Monica's Fiery Grapefruit Margarita

Ingredients: (yields 2 drinks)

2 oz. of tequila

6 oz. fresh grapefruit juice, strained

1 lime, squeezed

1 TBSP agave syrup

1 small jalapeño, sliced

Chili Lime Sea Salt (we recommend the one from Trader Joe's!)

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and have a dance party. Then, dress up your glasses with chili lime salt by running a lime wedge around the edge of each glass and dipping it into the seasoning. Top with a slice of jalapeño and a lime wedge. ¡Salud!